Sr. Agency Development Manager

Sr. Agency Partnerships Manager (NYC)

About The Role:

Linkby is a global VC-funded adtech business that connects the world's biggest ecommerce brands with the world's leading publishers – including The Daily Mail, News Corp, Wirecutter, E News, Condé Nast, Hearst, Katie Couric Media, Fox News and hundreds more. Our platform helps brands and publishers work together more profitably and effectively than ever before through a suite of performance-driven products and services.

As we continue to expand our US footprint and product offering, we're seeking a result-driven Senior Agency Development Manager to join our vibrant NYC team to establish, nurture, and expand our relationships with key agencies and brands.

Join a fast-growing, global team that is reshaping how leading digital publishers and DTC brands drive revenue through premium content. Linkby has become a trusted partner for both publishers and advertisers by delivering high-performing e-commerce content solutions that integrate seamlessly with editorial environments.

We're looking for a strategic, relationship-driven professional with 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, advertising, publishing, affiliate/commerce partnerships, or media relations. The ideal candidate brings a strong network of senior agency and brand contacts and can activate those relationships quickly to accelerate revenue growth at Linkby. If you're excited by the intersection of media, commerce, technology and relationship building—and want to help scale a proven global platform—this role is for you.

Please note that this is a hybrid role and three days are required in-office at our midtown office (Tues-Thurs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive New Business:

Prospect, pitch, and close new agency and brand partnerships for Linkby, leveraging both existing relationships and new outreach to build a robust pipeline.
- Grow Existing Accounts:

Deepen partnerships with current agencies to expand spend and introduce new products and offerings.
- Deliver World-Class Presentations:

Lead compelling in-person and virtual presentations that communicate Linkby's value proposition, platform benefits, and success stories with clarity and enthusiasm.
- Strategic Relationship Management:

Build and maintain long-term, meaningful relationships with key media agency stakeholders across the U.S.
- Agency Enablement & Training:

Educate agency partners on Linkby's solutions to ensure our CPC product suite becomes a trusted and recurring line item in their media plans.
- Collaborate Across Teams:

Work closely with North American leadership and cross-functional teams to align on go-to-market strategy, campaign execution, and client satisfaction.
- Manage Up & Report Performance:

Proactively communicate key updates, deal progress, and revenue performance to upper management. Provide accurate forecasting, insights, and strategic recommendations to help guide business decisions.
- Meet & Exceed Revenue Targets:

Consistently manage and grow agency revenue in line with monthly and annual goals, while accurately reporting progress against KPIs.
- Market Development:

Contribute insights to help refine our sales messaging, go-to-market strategy, and U.S. agency engagement approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital advertising, media sales, partnerships, affiliate marketing, or publishing

, with a strong track record of agency-facing success.
- Deep, existing relationships across major NYC-based agencies

, including media agencies, affiliate networks, PR agencies, and integrated agency partners, including but not limited to WPP/GroupM, Dentsu, Publicis Groupe, IPG and Omnicom.
- Proven success selling to and managing media agency relationships

, ideally within the NYC market, with the ability to grow existing accounts and close new business opportunities.
- Strong understanding of the digital marketing and media landscape

, including content commerce, adtech solutions, and how agencies plan, buy, and measure media.
- Genuine interest in staying current on media-industry trends

, including major moves, platform changes, advancements, and broader shifts in the advertising ecosystem — and the ability to translate these insights into strategic opportunities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills

, comfortable pitching to senior decision-makers both virtually and in-person.
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

, able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Senior Manager Level: $120,000 - $130,000 annual base salary, based on experience
• Variable Compensation Based On KPIs Paid Quarterly
• Competitive ESOP (Employee stock option program)
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Competitive 401k options with employer match
• Health insurance: optical, medical and dental
• Free breakfast, snacks and happy hours at our office in Manhattan
• Regular team get-togethers

About Linkby

Linkby is a global VC-funded adtech business that revolutionizes the way established and emerging D2C ecommerce brands connect with leading publishers worldwide. Our suite of products and services empowers brands and publishers to collaborate profitably and effectively, driving performance-based cost-per-click revenue through trusted, quality content. Founded in Australia, Linkby operates out of Sydney, London, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Malaysia.